| Artist |
Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
| Title |
"Bow-shaped Crescent Moon" ("Yumiharizuki") |
| Date |
Originally published 1832; (later "re-strike" edition, ca 1950's). |
| Series |
"Twenty-eight Moonlight Views" ("Tsuki Niju-hakkei no Uchi") |
| Publisher |
Oedo Mokuhansha (Tokyo, active ca1950-70's) (aka Uedo Mokuhansha) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
6 7/8 x 15 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to
trees and bridge; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors--printed on nicely age-toned paper. (Flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston #21.6790. |
| Comments |
A dramatic image of Monkey Bridge spanning between two high cliffs;
faithfully re-carved and hand-printed. |
| Item # |
EG-984 |
| Price |
$295 |